You’ve made summer memories on the water—but how’s your boat holding up?
If you’re skipping mid-season care, you’re risking costly damage, sun-faded finishes, and moldy surprises later.
The truth is, this is the perfect time to protect your investment while there’s still plenty of summer left. Even a little maintenance now can save you from big problems—and even bigger bills—down the line.
In fact, sun, salt, and daily use are already taking a toll. As a result, without proper cleaning and coverage, your boat could be aging faster than you think. Fortunately, a few simple mid-season boat care steps (and the right products from SugarHouse) will keep it looking like new all season long.
So, here’s how to clean it, cover it, and keep it in top shape—before it’s too late.
Mid-Season Boat Care Step 1: Clean It Before Damage Sets In
Over time, salt, sunscreen, and mildew have had weeks to build up. Ignoring them mid-season will shorten your boat’s life. Therefore, now is the time for a deep clean. As a result, you’ll not only improve appearance—you’ll prevent permanent damage.
In particular, focus on moisture-prone areas and exposed surfaces. Instead, use gentle, marine-safe cleaners. Check off these important tasks:
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Rinse the hull and deck with fresh water
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Scrub vinyl seats and apply UV protectant
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Use mildew cleaner on canvas and enclosures
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Clean marine carpet or replace snap-in flooring
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Lubricate snaps and zippers to prevent sticking
For example, SugarHouse offers custom snap-in flooring to refresh your boat fast. Don’t wait until small issues become expensive repairs.
Mid-Season Boat Care Step 2: Cover It or Pay for It Later
Leaving your boat uncovered, even for a weekend, can cause serious harm. UV rays bake your upholstery. Meanwhile, moisture builds up and breeds mildew. That’s why a fitted, breathable cover isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Generic covers won’t cut it mid-season. SugarHouse custom boat covers are designed to fit your exact boat and beat the heat. Along with full covers, consider:
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Bimini tops for shade while cruising
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Console covers to protect electronics
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Seat covers to guard against fading
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Cockpit and bow covers for added protection
Because they’re custom-fit, our covers stay in place and keep your boat cooler, cleaner, and longer-lasting.
Mid-Season Boat Care Step 3: Fix What You Can Still Save
A little upkeep now saves your weekends later. Sun, wind, and water wear down your boat in ways you may not see—until it’s too late. Consequently, protecting your investment before minor damage turns into missed trips is key.
Mid-season is the time to:
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Reapply wax or UV protectants
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Inspect upholstery for wear and cracks
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Check stitching on canvas and biminis
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Replace cloudy or cracked enclosure panels
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Look for rust on metal fixtures
Additionally, SugarHouse offers canvas restitching, upholstery replacement, and full enclosure repairs. Acting now means less downtime and a better boating experience through Labor Day and beyond.
End the Season Strong
There’s still time to enjoy the water—but only if your boat is in shape. Mid-season care helps you avoid costly repairs and disappointing weekends. Clean it. Cover it. Protect it.
SugarHouse Industries has everything you need to keep your boat looking sharp—custom covers, marine flooring, repairs, and more.
Get ahead of repairs—schedule your mid-season refresh with SugarHouse today. Request an estimate today.
SugarHouse Ind. has served its clients in the Intermountain West since 1941. In that time, we have become Utah’s largest provider of awning, boat tops, and specialty canvas covers. After over 80 years, our focus is still to provide customers with the highest quality products and the best prices. We remain a family-owned company, and we remain committed to putting a personal touch into everything we do. That’s why we make every product that we offer in our 30,000 ft2 facility in Midvale, Utah.